Do electronic tablets come spiral-bound?
For the longest time, I wrestled with the idea of owning an iPad. I had a smartphone, which fit neatly in my pocket, and...
Despite recent uproar, Hoosier hospitality still prevalent
Many of you who read this column assume that I live in your area. I take that as a compliment. Let’s do coffee.
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Orwell’s words, ideas being felt even today
It must have been a coincidence, but twice recently I have come upon a phrase that reminded me of George Orwell’s novel “Nineteen Eighty-Four.”...
Relying on law to mediate social differences
Let’s start with a riddle: What federal legislation was incredibly popular 20 years ago but created a firestorm when Indiana passed a similar law?...
Making meth ingredients prescription-only not effective
Earlier this month, my colleagues Srikant Devaraj and Karthik Balaji and I published a study on the benefits and costs of eliminating over-the-counter cold medication...
Adventure at sea ends with heartbreaking loss
This column was very difficult for me to write. On March 15, Phil and I watched in horror as the Coast Guard shot a...
Federal influece in Indiana education outweighs benefits
After almost two years on the State Board of Education, I’ve reached a conclusion that shatters previous notions I had about federalism and local...
Easter, a time to reflect on meaning
Forty years ago, seven various-shaped Easter baskets lined the living room — some in chairs, others grouped on the couch. The baskets always were...
State economic sluggishness follows well-established trend
Indiana will be safe for another year. We will retain our regressive social agenda as the General Assembly stays busy passing meaningless, divisive legislation....
Easter holiday reflects new beginnings, second chances
She’s tiny and light on her feet, darting about like a butterfly that never lands for long.
Bubbly and outgoing, she doesn’t...